The Oast House, Gas Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PR

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Of interest to developers and investors. A freehold Grade II Listed three storey Oast House together with an attached three storey Storage / Workshop building. Potential for conversion / change of use subject to the necessary consents. Vacant

Description

The property is formed of two attached buildings. The original building comprises a mid 19th century Grade II Listed former oast. This is arranged over three storeys and fronts Gas Street. The original building includes a unique feature in the form of a square kiln to the rear which has a pyramid roof.

The second building is attached on the western side and is believed to have been built in the 1970s with single storey link to the former oast. This later addition is thought to have originally served as theatre workshops and stores.

We understand the property was subject to a change of use to a museum store in the early 1980s and this is believed to be its last use before becoming redundant.

Internally, the property is in need of refurbishment / restoration throughout(subject to necessary planning and listed building consents).

Externally there is space for surface level parking situated to the north west of the building.

The property falls within the Canterbury City Council planning jurisdiction. It is situated within a Conservation Area, Area of Archaeological Importance and the Urban Area Boundary.

Location

The property is located in Canterbury a Cathedral City known for its heritage and medieval history.

It is situated on the south side of Gas Street; a vehicular cul-de-sac. The property is accessed by car and foot from Castle Street which is close to the Wincheap roundabout where Castle Street, Rheims Way and the A28 converge. Nearby properties comprise predominately residential flats, with Canterbury Castle and St Mildred’s Church situated directly to the south east and north, respectively. The property benefits from excellent nearby parking facilities. Castle Street and Castle Row are both public pay-and-display car parks that are situated within the immediate vicinity.

Local amenities can be found on St Margaret's Street, Castle Street and in Canterbury city centre.

A broad range of recreation amenities can be found at Hambrook Marshes, Chequer's Wood and in the Victoria Recreation Ground.

Transport

Canterbury East - National Rail - Approximately 0.2 miles.

Planning

The property has an outstanding planning application for “Change of use of a former storage facility to provide 07no. residential apartments together with internal and external alterations, the demolition of the existing single storey, flat roof link extension and its replacement with a two-storey link-extension together with the erection of a wall and secure cycle and refuse store.” We understand that the proposed plans include an increase in floor area to 6,889 sq ft. Further details of the planning application can be found under REF: CA/20/02190 on the Canterbury City Council Planning Portal.

The decision is still pending consideration, we understand this has been delayed as a result of nutrient neutrality issues.